The SAGE Dictionary of Leisure Studies
Tony Blackshaw author Garry Crawford author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc
Published:29th Oct '09
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This hardback is available in another edition too:
- Paperback£25.99(9781412919968)
What is Leisure Studies? Who are the key figures in the field? How can we evaluate the relevance of concepts in the field?
This is the first full length Dictionary of Leisure Studies. It examines the key concepts, assesses the work of central figures and helps students zero-in on essential issues and conceptual distinctions.
The Book:
• Provides an unprecedented critical survey of the field
• Offers students authoritative, comprehensive accounts of the basic concepts and leading figures
• Provides students with core resources to write essays and pass exams
Written by teachers experienced with the needs of undergraduates and postgraduates in the field, the book will be quickly recognized as a vital asset in making sense of Leisure Studies.
′This dictionary offers a unique contribution to the field. It covers a broad range of concepts and theories, enabling students to easily access definitions of key terms as well as introducing them to a range of contemporary ideas about Leisure. In doing so, it provides a valuable reference point for students, and can be used to signpost further relevant reading′ - Dr Fiona Jordan, School of the Built and Natural Environment, University of the West of England, Bristol
ISBN: 9781412919951
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 640g
272 pages